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Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Business Law Innovation Clinic, College of Law (37633)

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Position Information

Working Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Business Law Innovation Clinic, College of Law (37633)
Classification Title Clinical Assistant Professor
Position Number 00037633
Posting Date 05/07/2024
Closing Date
Priority Review Date 10/01/2024
Business Unit Description Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Exempt
Job Code 2220
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department College of Law
College/Unit College of Law Dean
Division Academic Division
Location SP 270
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/law/index.shtml

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Law invites applications for an opening for an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law who will serve as Director of our Business Law Innovation Clinic. The incumbent will collaborate with the University’s College of Business. https://www.niu.edu/law/academics/experiential-learning/clinical/business-law-innovation-clinic.shtml

NIU Law is a public law school. It resides at the heart of a diverse and active university campus of over 17,000 students in DeKalb, Illinois, located on the western edge of the Chicago metropolitan area. NIU College of Law invites applications for an opening for an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, who will direct and supervise our Business Law Innovation Clinic, which opened in Fall of 2022. The position is a joint hire with the University’s College of Business. The preferred application date is October 1, 2024, with an expectation that the successful applicant would begin teaching in Spring 2025

The Business Law Innovation Clinic provides legal assistance to not-for-profit organizations, entrepreneurs and small business owners from underrepresented communities in Dekalb and surrounding communities in Illinois. The Clinic advises students from the NIU College of Business on business formation matters and represents clients with transactional business law issues.
Position Summary
The Clinical Assistant Professor and Director will teach a law clinic seminar course each semester, will supervise clinic students, and will also work in partnership with the College of Business to develop and deliver programming that meets the demand of the marketplace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Directs and supervises Business Law Innovation Clinic.
  • Teaches a law clinic seminar course each semester and for one summer school session.
  • Directly supervises the legal work of clinic students.
  • Advises and represents clients with transactional business law matters including entity formation and incorporation, applications for Business Enterprise Certifications, and with other business law matters commensurate with the faculty member’s experience and expertise.
  • Advises and represents clients with formation of non-profit organizations, with applications for federal income tax exemption, and with other matters commensurate with the faculty member’s experience and expertise.
  • Works in partnership with the College of Business to develop and deliver programming, including possibly teaching a summer course in the College of Business and/or creating content for revenue-generating workshops hosted by the College of Business.
  • Develops and maintains partnerships between the University and its surrounding communities by engaging in outreach and leading educational workshops and presentations.
  • Participates in development and fundraising activities for the Business Law Innovation Clinic, including seeking new funding sources, writing grant applications, and promoting the Business Law Innovation Clinic widely.
  • Provides service to the College of Law, the University, and the community through active participation in committees and through professional activities related to bar associations and/or legal education.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school;
  • At least three years of significant experience in the practice of business law.
  • Admission to the practice of law and good standing in at least one state or the District of Columbia;
  • Ability to be admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois within a reasonable time;
Additional Requirements
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least five years of significant experience in the practice of business law/or business legal related, and/or experience teaching and supervising students in a law school clinic.
Physical Demands Summary
N/A

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 10/1/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications. NIU offers a robust Benefits Package.
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range See above
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure
For full consideration, prospective applications should visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/77688
to apply and upload the following materials by October 1, 2024:

Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • 3 Professional References
  • Diversity Statement
  • Unofficial Transcripts – Official Upon Hire


Applications submitted after October 1, 2024 are welcomed but will be considered as needed.
Please direct questions to the search committee chair, Heidi Frostestad at hkuehl@niu.edu; or to Tita Kaus, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, at 815-753-1068 or tkaus@niu.edu.
Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant
Is Background Check Required Yes
EEO Statement Summary
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:


Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services Building Room 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560
Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
  4. List of at least 3 Professional References
  5. Diversity Statement
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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